Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to account for previous borrowings before proceeding with a proposed fresh $1.5 billion World Bank financing. In a statement issued by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku questioned the need for additional borrowing amid Nigeria's rising public debt, which stood at N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, according to the Debt Management Office. The federal government is in discussions with the World Bank on three proposed $500 million facilities for climate resilience, social protection, and early childhood development.
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